Kick-start your career in education with this entry-level course that will give you the foundation skills you need to get you into the classroom sooner.
CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support
Subsidised | $325 |
Concession | $325 |
Full fee | $3,570 |
Get a head start on your career in education with this entry-level course designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This qualification is perfect for those looking to work as a teacher aide across various school settings. It will give you the foundation skills you need to work in private or public schools.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service the number of people working as education aides is expected to see very strong growth in the coming years. This is a very large occupation with around 85,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
This course covers core skills such as assisting in the implementation of planned learning experiences, supporting the numeracy, literacy and communication skills of students, supporting students at risk, and working with diverse communities. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals are the best in the business and will give you the tools you need to support teachers and students.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a teacher aide or education support worker, as well as giving you the option to undertake further studies in education.
This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be free for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >
Our dedicated Indigenous Student Support Officers (ISSOs) provide tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. ISSOs can provide assistance with enrolment processes, ABSTUDY enquiries, tutor support, referrals to other community service providers, enrolment into 'away from base' courses, and personal support.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 100 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleUnit code: CHCDIV001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. |
Work with diverse people | |
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyUnit code: CHCDIV002 Unit description: The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety. |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | |
CHCECE006Support behaviour of children and young peopleUnit code: CHCECE006 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply strategies to guide responsible behaviour of children and young people in a safe and supportive environment. |
Support behaviour of children and young people | |
CHCEDS001Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environmentUnit code: CHCEDS001 Unit description: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain compliance with legislation, policy and industrial instruments that relate to the education support worker role. The unit applies to education support job roles in a variety of education contexts including schools and other educational settings. This work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other educational professional. |
Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment | |
CHCEDS002Assist in implementation of planned educational programsUnit code: CHCEDS002 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist a worker to support the teacher/s in delivering planned education programs. Classroom-level support is provided to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant, and appropriately resourced and maintained. |
Assist in implementation of planned educational programs | |
CHCEDS003Contribute to student education in all developmental domainsUnit code: CHCEDS003 Unit description: This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to support students with different developmental issues to participate in classroom and other school activities. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains | |
CHCEDS004Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centreUnit code: CHCEDS004 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support the effective functioning of a classroom or other learning environment. It deals with practical issues such as administration, equipment, teaching aids and other supplies. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Contribute to organisation and management of classroom or centre | |
CHCEDS005Support the development of literacy and oral language skillsUnit code: CHCEDS005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required in providing assistance to students who need additional support with their reading, writing and oral language skills. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills | |
CHCEDS006Support the development of numeracy skillsUnit code: CHCEDS006 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement numeracy programs as identified by the teacher to assist students requiring additional numeracy support. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Support the development of numeracy skills | |
CHCEDS007Work effectively with students and colleaguesUnit code: CHCEDS007 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively communicate with students and colleagues. This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. |
Work effectively with students and colleagues | |
CHCEDS017Contribute to the health and safety of studentsUnit code: CHCEDS017 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required for teacher assistants to contribute effectively to the health and safety of students. The education support worker implements workplace health and safety instructions and procedures within his or her scope of responsibility and according to direction. |
Contribute to the health and safety of students | |
CHCEDS018Support students with additional needs in the classroom environmentUnit code: CHCEDS018 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by an education support worker to support students with additional needs in classrooms where there are students with a mix of abilities and needs. |
Support students with additional needs in the classroom environment |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CHCEDS013Use an e-learning management systemUnit code: CHCEDS013 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use an e-learning management system that supports self-directed e-learning within the context of a pre-arranged course or program. |
Use an e-learning management system | |
CHCEDS024Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander educationUnit code: CHCEDS024 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support, contribute to and coordinate education opportunities for students, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. |
Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education | |
CHCEDS025Facilitate learning for students with disabilitiesUnit code: CHCEDS025 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to effectively contribute to learning experiences for students with a range of disabilities. |
Facilitate learning for students with disabilities | |
CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at riskUnit code: CHCPRT001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm. This work occurs within legislative and policy frameworks and carries a duty of care responsibility. |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | |
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyUnit code: HLTWHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility. |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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Cairns | Anytime | up to 18 - 24 months | Residential blocks - 22 - 26 March 2021, 24 - 28 May 2021, 6 - 10 September 2021, 15 - 19 November 2021, 28 February - 4 March 2022, 16 - 20 May 2022 | Mixed mode | Full fee: $3,570 Subsidised: $325 Concession: $325 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
You must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as this training product has been developed specifically for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in support of equity policy for post compulsory education.
You will also need to:
Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.
If you are not currently employed or volunteering in industry, during your course you will be required to complete vocational placement so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays. TAFE Queensland may be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.
Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 240 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.
Blue Card
To successfully satisfy all course requirements you will be required to apply for a Blue Card (working with children check). Learn More
Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.
If you are unable to obtain a Blue Card, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Vocational Placement Coordinator for further information.
It is also recommended that all students should undertake screening for vaccination against the following Queensland Health Mandatory vaccination requirements such as:
You will be responsible for any costs associated with meeting these placement requirements.
You are required to attend compulsory face to face residential block training. The dates for your residential block training will be provided upon commencement of your course. To enable your attendance at residential block training, you will need to be registered with ABSTUDY.
If you are currently employed in an Early Childhood Education and Care Service, you will need to discuss your residential block release dates with your employer, to make sure you are available to attend the compulsory residential blocks.
Please note: in addition to the above, you are also required to complete your own study each week to ensure you progress successfully through your course. Further information will be provided at the commencement of your course.
This course provides students with face to face, online and teacher support throughout their qualification.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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